‘Sexy Issue’ Fashion: Real Couple Valen Custer and Vitor Villar Get Close in Racy Romp at ZaZa

‘Sexy Issue’ Fashion: Real Couple Valen Custer and Vitor Villar Get Close in Racy Romp at ZaZa

On her: Swimsuit, by Michael Kors. On him: Swim briefs, $18, by Yuzhou on Amazon

IN-DEMAND MODEL Valen Custer and her Brazilian fiancé Vitor Villar match the summer heat, in a racy romp highlighting swimwear, lingerie and a smart little preview of fall.


Romper, boots and necklace, all by Gucci

Suit, by Giorgio Armani

Bralette, skirt and belt, all by Michael Kors. On him: Pants, price upon request, by Lucho

Dress, by Chanel

Dress, by Chanel

On him: Briefs, $27, by Calvin Klein. On her: Bra, $540, underwear, $220, and stockings, $125, all by Murmur at Top Drawer Lingerie.

Suit and gloves, by Gucci

Corset, $570, and thong, $180, by I.D. Sarrieri at Top Drawer Lingerie; with trench coat, $1,550, by Burberry at Neiman Marcus

Photos by Steven Visneau

Styling by Todd Ramos

Art direction by Patrick Magee

Hair and makeup by Edward Sanchez

Photographed on location at Hotel Zaza, Museum District

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